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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1952-01-25

The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1952-01-25 page 1

News RST THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD 5s VOL. XXXIV, NO. 4 EIGHT PAGES AMHERST, OHIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1952 Amhe I HE IMES 0 Amherst Council Holds First Meeting Shown are Amherst village officials at their first meeting of this year. Left to right, around the table, are Council woman Mary Zuz-pan, City Solicitor D. R. Gold- South Amherst Village Council South Amherst village fathers are shown as they held their first meeting of the year in the council rooms in the village hall. Former Mayor Henry Garland, Windoit Displays Hi Advertise Play Small figurines dressed to represent the main characters of "Heaven Can Wait" are on display in the windows of the Amherst News-Times and Kuss drug store, reminding passers-by of the next production of the County Workshop Players, Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2, a the Grange Hall. Mrs. Ethel Eppley designed and dressed the figures in their various costumes," including the boxer, the ladies and the heavenly messengers. Amherst members of the drama group taking part will be Connie Turner, Jack Koontz, Nadine Gehl, Bea Fuhrman," Rita Rosen-kranz. Others are from Lorain, including Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bower, Jack and Ernie Snow-berger.Tickets are on sale at the News-Times, by members of the cast, as well as by B&PW mem bers, who are helping to sponsor Delzeith Awarded A, Pfc. John Delzeith, USMC, Amherst high school graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Delzeith, R.D. 2, Elyria, is awarded the Purple Heart Medal at U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan. Presenting the medal is Capt. W. F. James, Medical Corps, USN, Commanding Offi- cer. , ' Pfc. Delzeith is now at Great Lakes U.S. Naval Hospital, 111., jf where he is receiving further i treatment. . He was wounded in action on Sept. 26, when he received head injuries from a hid den mine explosion. He was re- 1 thorpe, Councilman Charles Fin-lay, Mayor Fred Hogrefe, Treasurer William Robertson, and Councilmen Ray Wasem, Harold Mathes, and Ralph Prittie. In the extreme left, is handing the gavel to new-elected Mayor Ben Lupe. Others shown are, left to right, Councilman Ed Schneider, Coun- cilman Martin Mathes (standing), $132,729 Withholding Taxes Reported By Local Plant Figures were released this week by Eric Nord, works manager of the U.S. Automatic corporation, showing the total payrolls for the company for the last year, as well as the amounts taken out for withholding and social secur ity taxes. Total withholding taxes deduct ed during the past year amount ed to $132,729.79, Nord reported. This was withheld from a total payroll of $1,124,669.41 which the company maintained. In addition, the company returned $32,740.10 in social security taxes, half of which was taken from employee pay checks and half paid by the company. Average workers' salary was in excess of $4200, Nord reported. the fantasy -comedy of three acts. Curtain time is 8:15. Purple Heart turning to his base after he had helped clear the roadway of mines before the artillery and infantry could pass through, and accidentally stepped on the mine. Young Delzeith enlisted in the Marine Corps Jan. 9, 1951, was trained at Parris Island, and sent overseas June 18. In a recent letter to his parents, he. told them he was to have a plate put in his head soon, and expected to be home on a visit before long. His address is: Pfc. John Delzeith, USMC, Great Lakes U.S. Naval Hospital, Ward 73 South, Great Lakes, 111. right background is Clerk Charles Miller. Councilman Roy Stevens, the sixth member of the governing body, was absent when the picture was taken. Clerk Allen Thompson, and Councilmen Earl Bauer (standing), Joe Gargasz, Robert Har ding (standing), and President- I of-Council Herb Merchant. Legion Fund For Scoreboard Now at $1,096 The total amount, in cash and pledges, in the American Legion Scoreboard Fund, stands at $1,096.35. In addition to the financial aid pledged by local organizations and individuals the local Board of Education has pledged the purchase of all necessary cable, John Ruth of the Plato Coal Co. has pledged all material necessary for installation, Russell Kubach is supplying a cement mixer to mix this material and Francis Tousley, local teacher, has pledged his services for electrical installation necessary.Recent contributions have been received from the American Legion Auxiliary, The Junior Women's League, The Jolly Eight club, the Eagles Auxiliary and the Noonday club. Former donors, in addition to Elmer .Tnh nsnn Post 118, the American Legion, were: the 1950 Senior Class, the Jaycees, the PTA, the 1951 Senior Class, and Mrs. Joserih Bram. well. The committee in charee of this project is Dr. C w Snoii and Merrill Walker, Chairmen, lony Belt, Jim Childress, Don Cherry. Georee Wal Ifpr .TV Tnm Simpson and James Wenze'l. Other organizations ed to contribute additional funds, in order that the board may be purchased and installed for the opening game next season. Approximately $600 is still needed to put this drive over the top. Red Cross to Give Home Nursing Course Announcement of a home nursing course to be given by the Red Cross in April was made at the meeting of the Amherst board last Friday evening. More details will be given out later, according to Mrs. Robert Choate, local chairman. The annual Red Cross drive' for funds will take place in March as usual. The drive chairman for Amherst will be appointed by the Lorain board and will be announced later. Circle 4 of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church recently changed their name to the Lydia Circle, and decided to hold their meetings the second Thursday of each month. Can Start School Building March 1 If Federal Approval Is Received If federal approval is received in time, construction of the new elementary school building at the north end of Washington street will be started by March 1,El--rer Hume of the Hume-Siegfried company told school board members Tuesday evening. Emphasizing the "tempest in a ieacuo" aspect of the controversy ihat started to develop in the village was Hume's statement that his company is prepared to take care oi all necesnry drainage of the building she: and water proolems, outsida of rainy weather that will not permit out-hide work, will be no deterrent in construction of the ouilding. Some of the steel ana other materials necessary will be on the site before March 1, Hume told '-.he News-Tirr.es this week. Construction then will proceed as rapidly as government approval and government allocations of materials will permit. Under present allocation procedures, materials will be released for the building on a schedule that will allow completion no later than September of 1953. If materials are released more rapidly than that, construction - can be completed earlier, although Hume said that his experience has beeni that allocations seldom come through 'earlier than scheduled. Superintendent of Schools Fred Powers reported that approximately six weeks is necessary to receive federal approval of new school buildings a procedure that is necessary before allocations are granted but which cannot be done before contracts are let. Contracts were let several weeks ago and application made at once for the federal approval. This approval is expected around the middle of February, Powers said. Powers reemployed Other business taken care of at the board's meeting Tuesday evening included the reemploying of Supt. Powers for another two-year term. The new school bus will be delivered the early part of next month, it was reported to the board. George Walker was requested to work out schedules for all buses to include the new one. Dr. C. H. Snell, president of Amherst PTA, has appointed a committee of five to attend the school board and council meetings and report their findings at the next executive meeting, Feb. 4, and also at the regular PTA meeting, Feb. 11. Robert Hoffman was named chairman, with Dr. N. A. Rubel, Mrs. Carl Plott, sE. L. Schaeffer and John Corts, assisting. Scout Accepted In Investiture Service Tuesday An investiture ceremony was held by the local Boy Scout troop at its regular meeting on Tuesday evening for Craig Cullen who had passed all Tenderfoot requirements and is now a full fledged Scout. Al Joyce, scoutmaster, reported that several more are working on Tenderfoot requirements and, in addition, 12 boys will be graduated this week from the local Cub Scout pack. Investiture ceremonies will be held for these boys as they pass their tests, Ted Alexander, committeeman, and Lou Murphey, assistant scoutmaster, were present at the meeting Tuesday evening to assist in the work done by the 28 boys present. Under a new plan approved by the scout committee.'bne committeeman will be present at each Scout troop meeting in the future. Ray Ehrlich has been scheduled to attend the meeting on Jan. 29, Roy Harr on Feb. 5, Harold Washka on Feb. 12, and Jack Koontz on Feb. 19. Kindergarten Mothers To Meet January 30 ' Mrs. James Schulz, president of the Kindergarten Mothers group has announced a change in the! date of their next meeting. It will be held on Jan. 30, 8:00 p.m in the kindergarten rooms, instead of Jan. 25 as previously announced. Miss Gladys Risden, county child psychologist, will be the guest speaker and any interested parents, whether or not they have children in kindergarten, are invited to attend. Village Seeks Police' Officer Amherst is in the market for another full time police officer following action of village council at its meeting Monday evening. Salary for the job is $265 per month, based on a 48-hour work week. Applicants must pass a probationary period before permanent appointment to the force. Anyone interested in the position may obtain full particulars from Chief of Police Paul Pikey. Jaycees to Sell Coupon Books Worth $30.08 Coupon books with a total value' of approximately $30.00 will go on sale through Amherst Jaycees next week as they open their drive to raise money for the Amherst Hospital Building Fund. Merrill Walker, chairman, has announced that there will be 26 coupons in the books which will sell for $3.50. Each coupon is sponsored by a local merchant and is good at the merchant's store for special values or discounts. The coupons are good until March 30 of this year and can be useci at any nine unui then, although none will be hon- ored after that time. In addition, the Jaycees, spon- SOl'S OI me books, me main wnj, an extra coupon which is num- bered and which will be used for special promotional drawings during the next eight weeks. Merchants sponsoring the coupons are: Zimmerman Dairy, The Plato Coal Co., Amherst Photo Shop, Western Auto Store, Varsity Restaurant, Ed's Carry Out, Kiddie Shop, Bert's Cookie Jar, Wagner and Aebersold, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sliman's Sales and Service, Schneider Heating, Slutzker Grocery, Mischka Cleaner and Men's Wear, K o n e v a 1 Shoe Store, Bill Brandt, The American Specialty Co., the Amherst News-Times, Zilch Florist, H and J Dry Cleaners, Amherst Hardware Co., the Amherst Dry Cleaners, MacKenzie's, Inc., Bauer's Style Mart, Berrington's, and Flowers Hardware. Expect Son Home from Korea - Mr. and Mrs. Leon Beam, Cleveland avenue, are hoping to see their son, Pfc. Richard Beam, in the not too distant future. Word was received by them from Dick this week stating that he expected to be starting back to the States from Korea in a couple of weeks. Beam has been in Korea for some time and although Mrs. Beam was not sure of his exact location, she thought that it was in the northern part. Beam will be transferred to a camp in the States and. probably be released from the army sometime inSeptember. Reserves Have Good Win-Loss Record Si . i .. 4T 1 1 ii t rr The Amherst Comet Reserves are current1 y carrying a good season average of eight wins and only two losses. One of these losses, to South Amherst in De Annual Meeting of : fir i tal 1 j jp0p f$eXt ! Election of six new directors i and annual reports are scheduled I for the annual meeting of the i Amherst Hospital, association next j Monday evening at the assembly room of the high school. The six new directors to be elected will take the place of these whose terms expire: J. J. Smythe, present president; Dr. R. J. Mulford, Parker Baird, Ray Bcchtel, Dr. M. B. Brandon and Fred Hogrefe. The six new directors, along with three new directors appointed bv the Hospital Auxiliary, will help to make up the full board of 27 members. The full board will then name nine to act as an executive board to direct activities of the hospital. Other members of the board elected by the membership are: with one year yet to serve, Roy Anderson, Jack Koontz, Eric Nord, Elmer Smith, Conrad Zilch, Rotarians See Colored Slides Colored slides of Germany were shown to Amherst Rotarians this week by Oscar Khn-genmcier, local man who spent several weeks there last fall. Mrs. C. C. Vandersall assisted j Klingcnmeier in showing the ; slides and he talked about his trip and answered questions. i A -...,! ?lof!r 4- S R p.ca Wt t(TW U 41131 ItlVlu. hi UJulw k3vl Av,-i Saturday to Aid Polio Drive Here Amherst Jaycees are hoping for ' nice weather tomorrow (Saturday) to provide the best conditions for their annual Block of Dimes to aid the local March of Dimes drive. Started three years ago, the Block of Dimes each year turns in a fair amount to the local polio drive. Jaycees will start on Park avenue at the Bank corner and will attempt to collect enough dimes to reach to Main street. Last year, the most successful so far, they collected enough coins to reach the alley between Kroner's and Hanson's Bakery. With weather permitting, according to Elmer Smith, March of Dimes chairman, they hope to increase this distance by many feet. The campaign is just now getting into full swing, Smith said. In addition to the Block of Dimes, other means of meeting the $2500 goal include School Day, U.S. Automatic Day,house-to-house canvassing, letters to all organizations, and Bowlers' Week. Turned in so far have been $27 from Amherst Volunteer Firemen, raised at their annual dance last week; and $20.26 raised by high school cheerleaders from collections at the recent South Amherst-Amherst basketball game. Pointing out the need for funds to fight polio, Smith stated that last year local chapters in all states except Rhode Island and Delaware exhausted their funds cember, was avenged when the local boys beat the Cavalier Reserves on Jan. 15. The other loss was to Class A Lorain in the first game of the season. In the first row, left to right, are Bob Beam, Eddie Frye, Jack s ay and C. J. Springer; with two years yet to serve, Robert Hubbard, vice-president; F. J. Berber, secretary-treasurer; Elmer Hume, Neal Ludwig, Dr. G. R. Wiseman and Al Slack. Reports to be heard will include the financial statement, reports of the superintendent of the hospital, and reports of the Auxiliary. Earl Kane Elected President of Church Council Earl Kane was elected president of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church council on Wednesday evening at the annual congregational dinner meeting. W. T. Rogers is retiring president. Other officers include Ralph Prittie, re-elected treasurer; Wal-secretary; Charles Wolf, record-ter Schulz, re-elected financial ing secretary; F. J. Berger, trustee; Russell Schroeder, elder; and Arthur Beregszazy, Roland Nor-theim, Ray Jewett, and Elmer Smith, deacons. Yearly reports for 1951 were given by the heads of various organizations of the church, and Rev. Wenner spoke briefly. Approximately 150 attended the meeting. svinnnmii i Eir aire Pay Raises fo Police Department Salary increases for the police department were authorized by village council in an adjourned meeting on Monday evening. Also authorized at the same time was the position of third full-time police officer. New schedules of salaries for the department are: Class A (chief), $290 per month; Class B, $275 per month; and Class C (starting), $265 per month. Part-time police work will be paid for at the rate of $1.25 per hour. The new rates represent an increase of $20 per month for the chief, $25 per month for Class B, and 10 cents an hour for part-time work. No schedules had been in force for Class C previously.The third full-time policeman, when employed, with the addition of some overtime, will give the village round-the-clock protection for every day in the week with the exception of two four-hour tours at odd times during the week. and had to turn to the national chapter for help. Altogether, a debt of $5,000,000 was incurred in fighting the disease last year. Moskal, Doug Mulder, Homer Frederick and Stan Pozniak. Standing are Coach Jack Wil-helm, Eddie Elliott, Skip Woh-Wer, Brad Tabbert, Ed Brandon, Marvin Starbuck and manager Marvin Gnagy.

News RST THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD 5s VOL. XXXIV, NO. 4 EIGHT PAGES AMHERST, OHIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1952 Amhe I HE IMES 0 Amherst Council Holds First Meeting Shown are Amherst village officials at their first meeting of this year. Left to right, around the table, are Council woman Mary Zuz-pan, City Solicitor D. R. Gold- South Amherst Village Council South Amherst village fathers are shown as they held their first meeting of the year in the council rooms in the village hall. Former Mayor Henry Garland, Windoit Displays Hi Advertise Play Small figurines dressed to represent the main characters of "Heaven Can Wait" are on display in the windows of the Amherst News-Times and Kuss drug store, reminding passers-by of the next production of the County Workshop Players, Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2, a the Grange Hall. Mrs. Ethel Eppley designed and dressed the figures in their various costumes," including the boxer, the ladies and the heavenly messengers. Amherst members of the drama group taking part will be Connie Turner, Jack Koontz, Nadine Gehl, Bea Fuhrman," Rita Rosen-kranz. Others are from Lorain, including Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bower, Jack and Ernie Snow-berger.Tickets are on sale at the News-Times, by members of the cast, as well as by B&PW mem bers, who are helping to sponsor Delzeith Awarded A, Pfc. John Delzeith, USMC, Amherst high school graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Delzeith, R.D. 2, Elyria, is awarded the Purple Heart Medal at U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan. Presenting the medal is Capt. W. F. James, Medical Corps, USN, Commanding Offi- cer. , ' Pfc. Delzeith is now at Great Lakes U.S. Naval Hospital, 111., jf where he is receiving further i treatment. . He was wounded in action on Sept. 26, when he received head injuries from a hid den mine explosion. He was re- 1 thorpe, Councilman Charles Fin-lay, Mayor Fred Hogrefe, Treasurer William Robertson, and Councilmen Ray Wasem, Harold Mathes, and Ralph Prittie. In the extreme left, is handing the gavel to new-elected Mayor Ben Lupe. Others shown are, left to right, Councilman Ed Schneider, Coun- cilman Martin Mathes (standing), $132,729 Withholding Taxes Reported By Local Plant Figures were released this week by Eric Nord, works manager of the U.S. Automatic corporation, showing the total payrolls for the company for the last year, as well as the amounts taken out for withholding and social secur ity taxes. Total withholding taxes deduct ed during the past year amount ed to $132,729.79, Nord reported. This was withheld from a total payroll of $1,124,669.41 which the company maintained. In addition, the company returned $32,740.10 in social security taxes, half of which was taken from employee pay checks and half paid by the company. Average workers' salary was in excess of $4200, Nord reported. the fantasy -comedy of three acts. Curtain time is 8:15. Purple Heart turning to his base after he had helped clear the roadway of mines before the artillery and infantry could pass through, and accidentally stepped on the mine. Young Delzeith enlisted in the Marine Corps Jan. 9, 1951, was trained at Parris Island, and sent overseas June 18. In a recent letter to his parents, he. told them he was to have a plate put in his head soon, and expected to be home on a visit before long. His address is: Pfc. John Delzeith, USMC, Great Lakes U.S. Naval Hospital, Ward 73 South, Great Lakes, 111. right background is Clerk Charles Miller. Councilman Roy Stevens, the sixth member of the governing body, was absent when the picture was taken. Clerk Allen Thompson, and Councilmen Earl Bauer (standing), Joe Gargasz, Robert Har ding (standing), and President- I of-Council Herb Merchant. Legion Fund For Scoreboard Now at $1,096 The total amount, in cash and pledges, in the American Legion Scoreboard Fund, stands at $1,096.35. In addition to the financial aid pledged by local organizations and individuals the local Board of Education has pledged the purchase of all necessary cable, John Ruth of the Plato Coal Co. has pledged all material necessary for installation, Russell Kubach is supplying a cement mixer to mix this material and Francis Tousley, local teacher, has pledged his services for electrical installation necessary.Recent contributions have been received from the American Legion Auxiliary, The Junior Women's League, The Jolly Eight club, the Eagles Auxiliary and the Noonday club. Former donors, in addition to Elmer .Tnh nsnn Post 118, the American Legion, were: the 1950 Senior Class, the Jaycees, the PTA, the 1951 Senior Class, and Mrs. Joserih Bram. well. The committee in charee of this project is Dr. C w Snoii and Merrill Walker, Chairmen, lony Belt, Jim Childress, Don Cherry. Georee Wal Ifpr .TV Tnm Simpson and James Wenze'l. Other organizations ed to contribute additional funds, in order that the board may be purchased and installed for the opening game next season. Approximately $600 is still needed to put this drive over the top. Red Cross to Give Home Nursing Course Announcement of a home nursing course to be given by the Red Cross in April was made at the meeting of the Amherst board last Friday evening. More details will be given out later, according to Mrs. Robert Choate, local chairman. The annual Red Cross drive' for funds will take place in March as usual. The drive chairman for Amherst will be appointed by the Lorain board and will be announced later. Circle 4 of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church recently changed their name to the Lydia Circle, and decided to hold their meetings the second Thursday of each month. Can Start School Building March 1 If Federal Approval Is Received If federal approval is received in time, construction of the new elementary school building at the north end of Washington street will be started by March 1,El--rer Hume of the Hume-Siegfried company told school board members Tuesday evening. Emphasizing the "tempest in a ieacuo" aspect of the controversy ihat started to develop in the village was Hume's statement that his company is prepared to take care oi all necesnry drainage of the building she: and water proolems, outsida of rainy weather that will not permit out-hide work, will be no deterrent in construction of the ouilding. Some of the steel ana other materials necessary will be on the site before March 1, Hume told '-.he News-Tirr.es this week. Construction then will proceed as rapidly as government approval and government allocations of materials will permit. Under present allocation procedures, materials will be released for the building on a schedule that will allow completion no later than September of 1953. If materials are released more rapidly than that, construction - can be completed earlier, although Hume said that his experience has beeni that allocations seldom come through 'earlier than scheduled. Superintendent of Schools Fred Powers reported that approximately six weeks is necessary to receive federal approval of new school buildings a procedure that is necessary before allocations are granted but which cannot be done before contracts are let. Contracts were let several weeks ago and application made at once for the federal approval. This approval is expected around the middle of February, Powers said. Powers reemployed Other business taken care of at the board's meeting Tuesday evening included the reemploying of Supt. Powers for another two-year term. The new school bus will be delivered the early part of next month, it was reported to the board. George Walker was requested to work out schedules for all buses to include the new one. Dr. C. H. Snell, president of Amherst PTA, has appointed a committee of five to attend the school board and council meetings and report their findings at the next executive meeting, Feb. 4, and also at the regular PTA meeting, Feb. 11. Robert Hoffman was named chairman, with Dr. N. A. Rubel, Mrs. Carl Plott, sE. L. Schaeffer and John Corts, assisting. Scout Accepted In Investiture Service Tuesday An investiture ceremony was held by the local Boy Scout troop at its regular meeting on Tuesday evening for Craig Cullen who had passed all Tenderfoot requirements and is now a full fledged Scout. Al Joyce, scoutmaster, reported that several more are working on Tenderfoot requirements and, in addition, 12 boys will be graduated this week from the local Cub Scout pack. Investiture ceremonies will be held for these boys as they pass their tests, Ted Alexander, committeeman, and Lou Murphey, assistant scoutmaster, were present at the meeting Tuesday evening to assist in the work done by the 28 boys present. Under a new plan approved by the scout committee.'bne committeeman will be present at each Scout troop meeting in the future. Ray Ehrlich has been scheduled to attend the meeting on Jan. 29, Roy Harr on Feb. 5, Harold Washka on Feb. 12, and Jack Koontz on Feb. 19. Kindergarten Mothers To Meet January 30 ' Mrs. James Schulz, president of the Kindergarten Mothers group has announced a change in the! date of their next meeting. It will be held on Jan. 30, 8:00 p.m in the kindergarten rooms, instead of Jan. 25 as previously announced. Miss Gladys Risden, county child psychologist, will be the guest speaker and any interested parents, whether or not they have children in kindergarten, are invited to attend. Village Seeks Police' Officer Amherst is in the market for another full time police officer following action of village council at its meeting Monday evening. Salary for the job is $265 per month, based on a 48-hour work week. Applicants must pass a probationary period before permanent appointment to the force. Anyone interested in the position may obtain full particulars from Chief of Police Paul Pikey. Jaycees to Sell Coupon Books Worth $30.08 Coupon books with a total value' of approximately $30.00 will go on sale through Amherst Jaycees next week as they open their drive to raise money for the Amherst Hospital Building Fund. Merrill Walker, chairman, has announced that there will be 26 coupons in the books which will sell for $3.50. Each coupon is sponsored by a local merchant and is good at the merchant's store for special values or discounts. The coupons are good until March 30 of this year and can be useci at any nine unui then, although none will be hon- ored after that time. In addition, the Jaycees, spon- SOl'S OI me books, me main wnj, an extra coupon which is num- bered and which will be used for special promotional drawings during the next eight weeks. Merchants sponsoring the coupons are: Zimmerman Dairy, The Plato Coal Co., Amherst Photo Shop, Western Auto Store, Varsity Restaurant, Ed's Carry Out, Kiddie Shop, Bert's Cookie Jar, Wagner and Aebersold, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sliman's Sales and Service, Schneider Heating, Slutzker Grocery, Mischka Cleaner and Men's Wear, K o n e v a 1 Shoe Store, Bill Brandt, The American Specialty Co., the Amherst News-Times, Zilch Florist, H and J Dry Cleaners, Amherst Hardware Co., the Amherst Dry Cleaners, MacKenzie's, Inc., Bauer's Style Mart, Berrington's, and Flowers Hardware. Expect Son Home from Korea - Mr. and Mrs. Leon Beam, Cleveland avenue, are hoping to see their son, Pfc. Richard Beam, in the not too distant future. Word was received by them from Dick this week stating that he expected to be starting back to the States from Korea in a couple of weeks. Beam has been in Korea for some time and although Mrs. Beam was not sure of his exact location, she thought that it was in the northern part. Beam will be transferred to a camp in the States and. probably be released from the army sometime inSeptember. Reserves Have Good Win-Loss Record Si . i .. 4T 1 1 ii t rr The Amherst Comet Reserves are current1 y carrying a good season average of eight wins and only two losses. One of these losses, to South Amherst in De Annual Meeting of : fir i tal 1 j jp0p f$eXt ! Election of six new directors i and annual reports are scheduled I for the annual meeting of the i Amherst Hospital, association next j Monday evening at the assembly room of the high school. The six new directors to be elected will take the place of these whose terms expire: J. J. Smythe, present president; Dr. R. J. Mulford, Parker Baird, Ray Bcchtel, Dr. M. B. Brandon and Fred Hogrefe. The six new directors, along with three new directors appointed bv the Hospital Auxiliary, will help to make up the full board of 27 members. The full board will then name nine to act as an executive board to direct activities of the hospital. Other members of the board elected by the membership are: with one year yet to serve, Roy Anderson, Jack Koontz, Eric Nord, Elmer Smith, Conrad Zilch, Rotarians See Colored Slides Colored slides of Germany were shown to Amherst Rotarians this week by Oscar Khn-genmcier, local man who spent several weeks there last fall. Mrs. C. C. Vandersall assisted j Klingcnmeier in showing the ; slides and he talked about his trip and answered questions. i A -...,! ?lof!r 4- S R p.ca Wt t(TW U 41131 ItlVlu. hi UJulw k3vl Av,-i Saturday to Aid Polio Drive Here Amherst Jaycees are hoping for ' nice weather tomorrow (Saturday) to provide the best conditions for their annual Block of Dimes to aid the local March of Dimes drive. Started three years ago, the Block of Dimes each year turns in a fair amount to the local polio drive. Jaycees will start on Park avenue at the Bank corner and will attempt to collect enough dimes to reach to Main street. Last year, the most successful so far, they collected enough coins to reach the alley between Kroner's and Hanson's Bakery. With weather permitting, according to Elmer Smith, March of Dimes chairman, they hope to increase this distance by many feet. The campaign is just now getting into full swing, Smith said. In addition to the Block of Dimes, other means of meeting the $2500 goal include School Day, U.S. Automatic Day,house-to-house canvassing, letters to all organizations, and Bowlers' Week. Turned in so far have been $27 from Amherst Volunteer Firemen, raised at their annual dance last week; and $20.26 raised by high school cheerleaders from collections at the recent South Amherst-Amherst basketball game. Pointing out the need for funds to fight polio, Smith stated that last year local chapters in all states except Rhode Island and Delaware exhausted their funds cember, was avenged when the local boys beat the Cavalier Reserves on Jan. 15. The other loss was to Class A Lorain in the first game of the season. In the first row, left to right, are Bob Beam, Eddie Frye, Jack s ay and C. J. Springer; with two years yet to serve, Robert Hubbard, vice-president; F. J. Berber, secretary-treasurer; Elmer Hume, Neal Ludwig, Dr. G. R. Wiseman and Al Slack. Reports to be heard will include the financial statement, reports of the superintendent of the hospital, and reports of the Auxiliary. Earl Kane Elected President of Church Council Earl Kane was elected president of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church council on Wednesday evening at the annual congregational dinner meeting. W. T. Rogers is retiring president. Other officers include Ralph Prittie, re-elected treasurer; Wal-secretary; Charles Wolf, record-ter Schulz, re-elected financial ing secretary; F. J. Berger, trustee; Russell Schroeder, elder; and Arthur Beregszazy, Roland Nor-theim, Ray Jewett, and Elmer Smith, deacons. Yearly reports for 1951 were given by the heads of various organizations of the church, and Rev. Wenner spoke briefly. Approximately 150 attended the meeting. svinnnmii i Eir aire Pay Raises fo Police Department Salary increases for the police department were authorized by village council in an adjourned meeting on Monday evening. Also authorized at the same time was the position of third full-time police officer. New schedules of salaries for the department are: Class A (chief), $290 per month; Class B, $275 per month; and Class C (starting), $265 per month. Part-time police work will be paid for at the rate of $1.25 per hour. The new rates represent an increase of $20 per month for the chief, $25 per month for Class B, and 10 cents an hour for part-time work. No schedules had been in force for Class C previously.The third full-time policeman, when employed, with the addition of some overtime, will give the village round-the-clock protection for every day in the week with the exception of two four-hour tours at odd times during the week. and had to turn to the national chapter for help. Altogether, a debt of $5,000,000 was incurred in fighting the disease last year. Moskal, Doug Mulder, Homer Frederick and Stan Pozniak. Standing are Coach Jack Wil-helm, Eddie Elliott, Skip Woh-Wer, Brad Tabbert, Ed Brandon, Marvin Starbuck and manager Marvin Gnagy.